Damon Salvatore’s 10 Funniest Scenes in The Vampire Diaries That Still Make Fans Laugh

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As a movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase it like this: Instead of being a comedy, “The Vampire Diaries” was made more entertaining by Damon Salvatore. Unlike Stefan, who was often moody and somber, Damon brought a refreshing dose of wit, sarcasm, and humor to the show. While Stefan connected through kindness and empathy, it was Damon’s charm that won over our hearts.

Damon’s humor was a crucial element in The Vampire Diaries, especially since the Mystic Falls group had to confront Originals, Travelers, Sirens, and even the Devil. His jokes about pop culture, self-deprecation, and constant teasing of Stefan added lightness to some heavy situations without becoming too much. In fact, these humorous scenes were often the best part of TVD, and they stand out as his most memorable, funny moments across eight seasons.

Season 1, Episode 13, “Children of the Damned”

As the elder sibling, Damon often found chances to tease his brother, and whenever such moments arose, he didn’t miss them. Being a frequent drinker, Damon suggested bourbon to his brother when they met in Stefan’s room, but Stefan refused since he had recently eaten. At that time, the brothers’ dietary habits were significantly different; Stefan lived off animal blood to control his vampire instincts for killing.

In response, Damon playfully speculated that someday, the forest’s animals might rise up and rebel against Stefan, their relentless hunter, given his habitual overhunting. The senior Salvatore indeed had a vivid imagination, and it was amusing to contemplate the chaos if Stefan ever found himself battling the very creatures he hunted daily. As an elder brother, Damon humorously advised Stefan to consume human blood to boost his strength.

Season 2, Episode 18, “The Last Dance”

Damon wasn’t particularly good at setting boundaries, often assuming Stefan’s without hesitation. In one Season 2 episode, he unexpectedly barged in on Stefan and Elena, who were deeply engaged, and refused to depart despite being asked, as they needed his aid in combating the adversary. At this juncture, neither Stefan nor Elena trusted Damon wholeheartedly, yet he persisted in their presence even when told to depart.

Following some witty back-and-forth banter, Damon made it clear that if he encountered something new, he’d toss a dollar at it as a joke – a nod to his extensive life experiences and past relationships. The humor lay in the fact that he had seen much in his long life, including Katherine, who shared a striking resemblance with Elena, his former love interest. This conversation subtly hinted at their complex history.

Season 1, Episode 4, “Family Ties”

The humor in Damon’s jokes stemmed from their timeliness when The Vampire Diaries initially premiered and remains relevant today. During his time with Caroline, Damon found himself bewildered while attempting to read Twilight. In this particular scene, he voiced his confusion about Bella’s appeal, finding it odd that Edward was so infatuated with her.

After Caroline spoke up for the series, Damon grew even more testy and began joking that real vampires don’t twinkle in sunlight; instead, they explode as legends suggested. Given that Twilight and The Vampire Diaries were rival franchises, this humorous remark was quite bold. Yet, over time, it has only grown more amusing, becoming one of Damon’s most memorable comedic moments.

Season 1, Episode 21, “Isobel”

On the show, Alaric’s friendship with Damon stood out due to its rarity among male characters. Their bond deepened over their shared taste for bourbon and their advanced years. However, this connection was forged after Alaric discovered that Damon hadn’t murdered his wife Isobel, but rather turned her into a vampire as per her request. In true Damon style, he enlightened Alaric about the nature of vampires and humanity, albeit with a playful dig at Stefan.

Damon shared with Alaric that vampires usually deactivate their human emotions, but Stefan opted against it. Jokingly, he suggested that his sibling preferred experiencing each installment of “How I Met Your Mother,” which was why Stefan left his emotional switch on. However, this wasn’t entirely accurate, as Stefan had a genuine reason not to turn off his emotions, but it was charming to witness how Damon casually and amusingly incorporated his brother into every discussion.

Season 4, Episode 2, “Memorial”

Instead of avoiding disorder and devastation, Damon never hesitated to admit any instances of killing he had been involved in. However, when Pastor Young detonated the Town Council, along with himself, there was widespread suspicion that the older Salvatore was responsible for it. This notion infuriated him because he dislikes being falsely accused, and such an explosion wasn’t his usual method of operation.

As a movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase it like this:

“In a rather sassy tone, Damon quipped to Sheriff Forbes that if he truly wished to eliminate 12 lives, he would have opted for a dinner of them instead of setting off an explosion. Later, Elena inquired once more about his involvement in the massacre, and Damon cheekily asked her if she was donning her ‘Exploded The Town Council’ tee.”

This way, it maintains the original meaning while making it more conversational and first-person friendly.

Season 1, Episode 4, “Family Ties”

Despite Stefan being more humble, Damon wasn’t shy about acknowledging his value. He knew he was attractive, witty, and appealing, and he made it clear to Stefan that he didn’t need to enchant women because they were drawn to him naturally. One of the reasons was his unwavering knack for listening to Taylor Swift, which was one of his many qualities.

This comment has retained its charm over time because Taylor Swift continues to be a significant figure in pop culture and widely influential. The fact that Damon was a fan of hers back then definitely boosted his popularity in dating, and this humorous remark still keeps “The Vampire Diaries” fresh, even when viewed eight years later. It was also an effective comeback against Stefan, who attempted to belittle Damon for something he wouldn’t do to Elena.

Season 2, Episode 4, “Memory Lane”

A significant aspect of Damon’s wit was its dryness, and he held a particularly haughty demeanor towards Mason Lockwood, whom he viewed as an adversary. Mason happened to be a werewolf, which naturally stirred up territorial feelings in Damon. When they first met, Mason complimented him, to which Damon retorted that he wasn’t exactly charming at the outset.

In this interaction, Damon’s self-deprecating humor left the audience in stitches due to his exceptional comedic delivery. He had a knack for disarming people with his charisma while also catching them off guard with his jokes when necessary. This dialogue served as a prelude of things to come for Mason, as Damon was far from kind to him, and ultimately ended up taking his life in a gruesome manner.

Season 3, Episode 16, “1912”

Whenever I’d catch my little bro scribbling away in his diary, I just couldn’t resist poking fun. Now, you should know, I ain’t exactly the journaling type, but seeing Stefan do it so often, I just had to join in on the act. So, there I was, pretending to be him, cooking up a story where he’d admitted meeting a chipmuck (yeah, I went there), fibbing about its name, and how that little white lie would haunt him for eternity. Ian Somerhalder’s dry humor made that scene a real laugh-ripper.

In a more light-hearted way, Stefan rarely had the opportunity to retaliate against Damon in a similar fashion, which made their scenes all the funnier. Damon was skilled at irritating Stefan, and their playful banter provided a much-needed comedic break from battling supernatural enemies. Furthermore, it served as a reminder of the show’s title, “The Vampire Diaries,” by recalling how Stefan and Elena’s journals marked the beginning of everything.

Season 6, Episode 6, “The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get”

As a movie connoisseur, I must admit that even in his most melancholic moments, Ian Somerhalder’s portrayal of Damon Salvatore in “Vampire Diaries” never failed to elicit a chuckle. The time when he was imprisoned in the Prison World left everyone in Mystic Falls believing him to be six feet under, hence Elena’s request for Alaric to wipe clean her memories of their romantic past with Damon.

Fast forward to his return, Damon found an indifferent Elena who no longer recalled their shared history due to memory erasure. Left alone, he struggled to navigate this new reality where the woman he loved didn’t remember him in the same light.

Overwhelmed by his emotions, Damon visited Elena’s dormitory and came across a picture of her framed there. In a moment that made people chuckle, he sketched a simple stick figure of himself beside her photo, symbolizing his longing to be with her. Despite his sorrow, Damon found a way to amuse the viewers with his actions. Moreover, he started showing kindness towards Jeremy at this juncture.

Season 6, Episode 8 “Fade into You”

In Season 6, it became evident that Stefan wasn’t making rational decisions regarding Caroline, and Damon wasn’t typically open for deep conversations with his sibling. However, instead of discussing emotions directly, Damon employed an unusual method – using Bonnie’s teddy bear, Ms. Cuddles, as a mediator. In a humorous high-pitched voice, he hinted that Stefan and Caroline’s feelings were as obvious as daylight to even a stuffed bear made of cotton.

Later on, Damon repeatedly annoyed Stefan, causing him to lift a bear off the ground in frustration. This unexpected action unveiled the Parker House, which they had been searching for. During this tense period when they were trying to find Bonnie and Kai, Damon’s humorous antics provided a welcome relief. Moreover, it showcased Ian Somerhalder’s versatile acting skills, as he swiftly transitioned from a serious demeanor to a playful one.

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2025-05-19 00:06